Author's Note:

Thanks to Sheewolf85 and her awesome website Writer's Block (the link is on my profile), I became inspired to write again. This is just the prologue, but I hope you like it. During Jake's POV, the song "Drive All Night" by Needtobreathe was played on repeat. During Nessie's POV, the song "Get It Right" by the Glee Cast was played on repeat. I highly suggest listening to both songs because they are wonderful. So, leave awesome reviews and look for Chapter 1 soon :)

Prologue

January 2011-Nashville, Tennessee.

Jake's POV

"Hunter, wake up please," I whispered quietly to my son as I shook him awake.

Hunter's eyes opened slightly and lifted his head up. He yawned and rubbed his eyes, while asking, "Daddy, what's wrong?"

"We need to leave," I explained, hearing the sad tone in my voice.

He didn't even ask or say anything, which I was grateful for.

We packed his clothes, toys, books, and anything else we could fit into 2 suitcases. I already packed my belongings, but left behind all the things she left when she abandoned us.

I packed some food and music for us to listen to because we would be in the car for a long time.

I planned to drive all night in the darkness until I am too tired.

Hunter fell asleep again as I pulled out of the driveway.

To keep myself awake, I thought about all the damage that had been done. My son and I are the victims in this tale. The villain, my ex-wife got away scott free. I hope to rise to being the hero and finally getting my way. My son deserves that too.

Hunter woke up 10 minutes later and asked me a heart wrenching question.

"Will Mom be able to find us?"

I reached behind me to grab a hold of his hand and looked at him through the rear view mirror.

"Hunter, I promise that Mom will never hurt you again! It's me and you now, buddy. I am going to keep you safe," I clarified, squeezing his hand very tight.

"Thanks Dad. I don't want Mom to hurt you anymore either. I'm glad we have each other. I love you," he asserted, sounding much older than 7 years old.

"I love you too Hunter," I whispered feeling tears fall down my face as I let go of his hand.

I've done a lot of stupid shit in my life, but being a father isn't one of them.

Hunter Jacob Black is the best thing that happened to me and I will never regret what I did to protect him.

January 2011-Forks, Washington.

Nessie's POV

On the ride home, my parents didn't say a word to me. They let me cry and scream hysterically. I could barely see because tears kept spilling from my eyes. My throat hurt from the strangled cries.

When we arrived home, I refused to get out of the car. My dad had to pick me up and carry me inside. I didn't even bother trying to put up a fight. He laid me down onto my bed and kissed me on the forehead. When I was younger, he always did that to make me feel better. This time, it made me feel worse. He left the room and then my mom came in. She wrapped her arms around me and let me cry on her shoulder.

My whole life is a damn mess and I have no one to blame but myself. I hurt everyone in the process of trying to fix things. I feel like things will never be right again. I have to accept the truth that life is not fair. I lost the love of my life, my son, and I lost respect for myself.

How am I supposed to pick up the pieces? All I feel like doing is running away and never looking back. I can't do that because I have to face all the mistakes I've made. I have to be strong. Maybe someday someone will see how much I care. For now, I will contemplate and say goodbye to the past. After that, I am moving on with my life. I need a fresh start, whatever that means.